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YG55 PTV

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,173 mi
Last recorded175,173 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 PTV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 175,173 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 170,110 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 165,360 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 165,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 158,767 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 154,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 147,084 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm bushes perished

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 147,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm bushes perished

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 141,105 miles

Front Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slight mist (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 2mm worn uneven on inner edge limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

power steering pump noisy

Pass 23 Feb 2017 133,733 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 127,138 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 117,936 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

Front number plate damaged.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 109,786 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 109,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre on legal limit on edges, split on inner wall and in poor condition.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 96,017 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 83,852 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 83,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 65,239 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 50,127 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 43,760 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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YG55 PTV is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 109,797 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG55 PTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YG55 PTV registered?

YG55 PTV is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is YG55 PTV safe to buy?

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